Author Archives: Fran Hart

About Fran Hart

Disciple of Christ, earning a living as the director of US-based operations for a Taiwanese company, managing an engineering organization while carving out time to write. Wife, Mother, Grandmother.

Why I want my camera with me at all times

Posted on November 17, 2008 by Fran Hart

I’ve mentioned missed opportunities, so I won’t elaborate other than to say…I missed another one because I didn’t have my camera with me. Hubby and I went to Academy and after we got out of the car he did a … Continue reading →

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Outrageously Expensive Sunglasses

Posted on November 17, 2008 by Fran Hart

Before I begin, I should mention a few things that are relevant: 1) I am cheap. I do not easily part with hard-earned money. 2) I am even more reluctant to spend money on myself. I come from generations of … Continue reading →

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I confess! I need a purse handbag.

Posted on November 16, 2008 by Fran Hart

I am finally ready to admit it. I need a purse handbag. Years ago I went through a bad purse period. Before that, life had been relatively simple. During baby-toting years, purse = diaper bag. Then I was an undergraduate … Continue reading →

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The Guppy Maternity Ward

Posted on November 16, 2008 by Fran Hart

Last month we did a fishtank-makeover. We had a very sad, lonely, aggressive shark who ate all of his fellow tankmates. The tank had become dark and neglected. We traded the shark in for a handful of community fish (tetras) … Continue reading →

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Revenge of the belled cat

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Fran Hart

Al has made clear his opinion of the new bell. He is not a fan. I have explained to him “I am not the one! I did not choose this path! I was okay with trapping your wild a@@ inside … Continue reading →

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Keepin’ it humble, part ii

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Fran Hart

Like a bolt of lightning, it hit me. The connection. The peace piece I was missing. The obvious…. “Aim for perfection” (2 Corinthians 13:11). God is perfect (Matthew 5:48). Christ is perfect (Hebrews 5:8-9). You and I – we’re not … Continue reading →

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Because I’m a geek

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Fran Hart

My sister’s most recent post included the amazon.com image shown below: This post is entirely based on my itch to determine whether you can click to look inside. Wish me luck!

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Keepin’ it humble

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Fran Hart

We had a funny conversation in our Bible study group last night. Not funny “ha ha” but funny “huh?” And it wasn’t really a conversation, it was me trying to make a point and realizing I went in a circle … Continue reading →

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The cat has been belled

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Fran Hart

Æsop. (Sixth century B.C.) Fables.The Harvard Classics. 1909–14. Belling the Cat LONG ago, the mice had a general council to consider what measures they could take to outwit their common enemy, the Cat. Some said this, and some said that; … Continue reading →

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Money well spent – pass it on

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Fran Hart

For the price, and the 3 minutes of shower-time, you can’t go wrong with the Clean & Clear Soft In-Shower Facial “Steam”. The recommendation is to use this product 2-3 times per week. At some point during your shower (I … Continue reading →

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